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Welcome to the cloister a podcast of conversations on monasticism and spiritual formation.
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Fr Abbot Robert from Ampleforth Abbey explores the question 'Why are we in this mess?'. Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
In the last of our series of talks for Advent, Columba McCann OSB presents 'Jesus our Emmanuel: Awakening to God's Presence.' Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
In the third part of our Advent series, Henry O'Shea OSB presents his talk: 'Coming to Zion Shouting for Joy.' Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
In the second talk of our Advent series, Jarek Kurek OSB speaks on 'Advent of Christ: A Chance for Renewal.' Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Luke Macnamara OSB begins our Advent series with his talk 'The Promise of Advent.' Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Each year, the Church ends the annual liturgical cycle with the Solemnity of Christ the King. In this Home Retreat, Fr Oswald reflects on the history and significance of this great feast. Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Fr Cedd introduces St Augustine of Hippo. Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Fr Cedd discusses a sermon of the sixteenth century German Carthusian monk, Johannes Justus Landsperg, known as Lanspergius. Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Fr Cedd talks about the life and writings of the famous sixth century Palestinian monk and Abbot, St Dorotheus of Gaza. Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Fr Cedd from Ampleforth Abbey continues his wonderful series on the writings of monastic men and women who have inspired him. Today he reflects on the Cistercian abbot Guerric of Igny. Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Welcome back to the Cloister after our Summer break. Our fortnightly podcast returns this Autumn with a series from Fr Cedd from Ampleforth Abbey entitled 'the cloud of witnesses'. Today's reflection consider St Aelred of Rievaulx. May these reflections be a blessing to you Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Today Fr Richard, from Ampleforth Abbey, shares on the theme of Joy. This is the final episode of the Cloister for the moment. We may be back in September, until then have a peaceful and joy filled Summer. Keep in touch at our website, monasticretreats.org Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Fr Bede from Ampleforth Abbey reflects on Pentecost. Are you almost ready to be inspired by the Holy Spirit to begin to renew the face of your local acre of the world?..& can “she” rely on you? an insight into a Confirmation weekend retreat for a group of 30 young disciples preparing to receive a new name and a new relationship with the Holy Spirit.. ..are you ready to be inspired by their insights? The further resources mentioned can be accessed here. Send us a text Support...
In today's episode we hear from James, who at the time of recording this had just completed a monastic internship at Worth Abbey. Discover what life was like living with a community of Benedictine monks. For More information on Monastic Internships visit - Worth Abbey - Quarr Abbey Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Learning to Be Compassionate: A Story of Healing and Acceptance (followed by 20 mins of silent meditation) 🔔 This recording is from a recent online practice gathering. These happen every Saturday between 08:30-09:30 UK time and every Wednesday between 20:00-20:45 UK time. Sign up here to join us - it's free and everyone is welcome. www.linktr.ee/schoolofcontemplativelife In this reflection, we explore the profound wisdom of compassion through an ancient desert story told by Thomas Merton, f...
Prepare for Holy Week with the final talk of our Lent series, 'A Subversive Triumph' by Luke Macnamara OSB. Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Anne Lanigan, a PhD student at Saint Patrick's Pontifical University in Maynooth, presents a talk on 'Salvation's Unusual Contours: Jesus and the Criminals.' Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Br Pádraig McIntyre OSB from Glenstal Abbey presents a talk - "The Lost Sons" - as part of our Lent series. Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Mark Patrick Hederman OSB delivers the third talk in our Lent series. Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Fr Brendan Coffey OSB delivers the second talk in our Lent series: 'Transfiguration.' Send us a text Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
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